Flights Lyon → Madrid
LYS → MAD
Route overview
The flight route connects Lyon to Madrid, operating with a mix of Canadair Regional Jet 1000 and Airbus A319 aircraft. The destination airport in Madrid, which opened in 1931, serves over 66 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe.
The Lyon (LYS) → Madrid (MAD) route is operated by Iberia Airlines, easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.5/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Madrid the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 minutes.
Heading to Madrid: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Lyon (LYS) to Madrid (MAD) heads south-west for about 912 km, a flight time of roughly 1h 34m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Lyon the average ATFM delay is 14.9 min (ATC pre-departure); arriving into Madrid it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberia Airlines (IB) | 86% | 17 min | 4.8% |
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LYS-MAD
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Frequently asked questions about LYS-MAD
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Iberia Airlines, easyJet.
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The Lyon-Madrid route is about 912 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
